Slimane Hedi

Overview

• Profession: French fashion designer and photographer
• Known for: Dior Homme (creative director, 2000–2007); Saint Laurent (creative director, 2012–2016); CELINE (creative director, 2018–present)
• Style: Minimalist, refined tailoring with rock-inflected silhouettes; distinctive black-and-white photographic work

Biographical snapshot

Born July 5, 1968, in France. Slimane has built an influential career spanning fashion design and photography, shaping the aesthetics of several major houses and producing widely recognized visual work.

Career highlights

• Dior Homme — Creative director (2000–2007): Redefined men’s tailoring with slim silhouettes and a sleek, rock-informed sensibility that influenced a generation of designers.
• Saint Laurent — Creative director (2012–2016): Led the brand’s rebranding and design direction, introducing a modern, streamlined luxury aesthetic and high-contrast campaigns.
• CELINE — Creative director (2018–present): Oversaw both womenswear and later menswear, guiding a brand repositioning and a series of influential runway shows and campaigns.

Notable campaigns and aesthetic

Slimanе is known for a stark, highly stylized visual language across campaigns and shows, characterized by sharp tailoring, monochrome photography, and a disciplined minimalism that has become a signature of his work across houses.

Publications and photography

Beyond fashion design, Slimane maintains a parallel career as a photographer. He has published numerous photography books and staged exhibitions that reflect his distinct, monochromatic visual approach and editorial sensibility.

Social media

Public figures in fashion often engage audiences via social media. For current activity, you can check his known public channel: @hedislimane on Instagram. Note that account status can change and platforms may update handles or availability.

Recent projects and presence

As of the latest publicly available information, Slimane continues to lead CELINE’s creative direction, delivering seasonal collections, campaigns, and related photography. He remains a central figure in contemporary fashion and photography, influencing brand aesthetics, trend discussions, and visual culture through his work and public appearances.